Published on 18 September 2025
As National Carers Week approaches (12–18 October), Victorians are preparing to celebrate and acknowledge the extraordinary contribution of unpaid carers who support family members and friends living with illness, disability, mental health conditions or ageing-related needs.
With the support of businesses and local councils across the state, Carers Victoria is lighting up key Victorian landmarks in our brand colours of blue, white and red, during National Carers Week. Among these will be Flinders Street Station, AAMI Park, Rod Laver Arena, and the Bolte Bridge; while in Bendigo, the Conservatory in Rosalind Park will light up as a mark of respect to our regional carers.
Across Victoria, more than 750,000 unpaid carers provide essential physical, emotional, and practical support — often without recognition, financial compensation, or respite. Their dedication forms the backbone of our health and social care systems, saving billions in public spending and enriching the lives of those they care for.
National Carers Week 2025 is a time to shine a light on their stories, advocate for their needs, and ensure carers are seen, heard, and supported.
“Carers are mission-critical to our community, and we will all know one, need one or will be one,” said Carers Victoria CEO, Judith Abbott.
“But carers often feel unrecognised. Carers Victoria wants to change that, and this National Carers Week, we want everyone to Care for a Carer by reaching out to a person they know who is a carer to see how they’re travelling and what you can do to help. Every carer is different, but we need to recognise them and the important work they do”.
As part of recognising carers and creating opportunities for them to connect locally, Carers Victoria has awarded grants to 143 Carer Support Groups right across Victoria. Groups like these welcome new carers and details for them can be found on the
Carers Victoria website.
There are so many ways that you can show your support for Victoria’s three-quarters of a million carers.
Reaching out to a carer you know. See if there’s anything you can do to make their life a little easier.
Host a morning tea or ‘lunch and learn’ at your workplace, community group or among your friends to raise awareness.
Let the community know you care by sharing what you are doing this National Carers Week on social media using the hashtags #Careforacarer #CarersVictoria #NCW25 and by tagging @CarersVictoria.
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About carers and Carers Victoria
Established in 1992, Carers Victoria is the peak body representing all unpaid carers in Victoria. Through its work, it aims to advance understanding of unpaid carers and improve their access to assistance.
